Monthly Archives: April 2013

Cook Books

Posted on April 18, 2013 by nicdempsey

I grew up in house where cooking was not a fun thing to do. Ma worked full time, Dad didn’t really cook, didn’t have working taste buds (40 a day smoker!) and everything had to come with a side of … Continue reading →

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Breakfast oatbake

Posted on April 17, 2013 by nicdempsey

I’m on a quest to organise my mornings.  I’m not really a good morning person and I find that sitting down at home to eat breakfast, while it may be good for my soul, is disastrous for my timekeeping.  The way … Continue reading →

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What I’m eating this week..

Posted on April 16, 2013 by nicdempsey

I’ve written about how I menu plan before but I thought it might be interesting to show you a typical week. I do a lot of work on the weekend to prep food for the week. This just saves me … Continue reading →

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The Weekend

Posted on April 15, 2013 by nicdempsey

Or the weekend, I forgot to take any photos until Sunday! Friday night was the usual, Friday Night pizza, a G&T and sitting in my lovely tidy living room. Saturday was a quiet day, I spoke to Ma in the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music

Posted on April 14, 2013 by nicdempsey

Delta Rae – Bottom of the River

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Friday Night Cocktail

Posted on April 12, 2013 by nicdempsey

I’ve written before about the sprit, triple sec, lemon juice combo and today’s drink is no exception. Only I decided to use gin, so that’s a white lady then. Except I’m not keen on putting egg white in things, mostly because shaking … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on April 12, 2013 by nicdempsey

Last week was mostly about the benefit cuts that the Govt are implementing. This Govt in a very real way are heirs to Thatcher and on Monday she died. She was the first female prime minster and her legacy is undeniable … Continue reading →

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The Day in Food: Back on Track

Posted on April 11, 2013 by nicdempsey

Over the last couple of weeks, my eating has got a little bit less controlled and therefore a little bit less healthy. I’m tired of saying it so I’m guessing that you’re tired of hearing it but it goes back … Continue reading →

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Thought for the Day

Posted on April 10, 2013 by nicdempsey

  If I knew where it was from I would tell you but I found in on my computer and thought it was apt.

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The Living Room

Posted on April 9, 2013 by nicdempsey

So now that it’s been painted, I thought that I’d show you how this room looks, though I feel I should apologise in advance for the photo quality. Because the flat is rented there are things that I can’t really … Continue reading →

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